Chemistry (BS)
Chemistry (BS)
For more information: chemistry.nku.edu
Students interested in careers as professional chemists should seek the Bachelor of Science degree offered at NKU. Students complete the core courses in chemistry plus one of these three tracks:
ACS Certified Track -- Offers students a rigorous background in chemistry that will prepare them for careers in industrial chemistry and for graduate work in chemistry.
Biochemistry Track -- Designed for students who are interested in both chemistry and biology. In particular, it is designed for those students who are interested in the chemistry of living organisms.
Forensics Track -- Designed for students who wish to pursue a career in forensic science with a solid background in chemistry while gaining the basic knowledge needed to succeed in the criminal justice system.
Department of Chemistry
Bachelor's Degrees
- Chemistry (BS)
- ACS Certified Track
- Forensics Track
- Biochemistry Track
- ACS Certified Track
Minor
- Chemistry
Selective Admission
To declare a major in chemistry, you must be able to satisfy the pre-requisites for our initial majors course, General Chemistry I. Most students meet this requirement by taking a chemistry course in high school and having the minimum ACT scores of 22 in Math and 18 in other ACT categories. Anyone who does not initially meet these requirements must take additional courses at NKU or achieve a successful score on our departmental placement test.
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What can you do with a Chemistry degree?
- Consumer Product Development
- Environmental Chemistry
- Waste Management
- Pharmaceutical Research
- Criminal Justice
- Biochemistry
- Nutritional Chemist
Contact Us: College of Arts & Sciences | Department of Chemistry | 204F Natural Science Center | 859-572-5409 | chemistry@nku.edu
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